2026 August 12 on Madeira Island a partial solar eclipse is expected to begin around 18:48–18:49 WEST, peak near 19:44–19:46, and end around 20:39–20:42 WEST, with about 77% of the Sun covered at maximum.
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Warning!
A partial solar eclipse is never safe to view directly without certified eclipse glasses or a proper solar filter. Never look at the Sun through a camera, binoculars, or telescope without front-mounted solar protection. Regular sunglasses are not enough. For Madeira’s eclipse, the safest choice is to avoid direct viewing unless you have proper certified equipment.
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